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GILL BROS. SEED CO. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS—OREGON GROWN. 
New Oregon —Large, firm and of fine form. This variety, owing to its vigorous 
growth and heavy cropping, has become one of the favorites for tne Northwest. High 
flavored fruit of dark blood red color holding well to the center of the berry. The 
berries hold up well in size through the season and are considered a good shipping 
variety. 
. Gold Dollar —Considered by far the most profitable early strawberry. The berries 
are good shippers; are of large size and dark red color. They are strong, vigorous grow¬ 
ers and good yielders. Wnile we like the other berries better for flavor, they certainly 
are proving the top berry for the early trade 
Clark’s Seedling —The berry that has brought an immense trade to Hood River. 
Medium large firm berries, especially fine for shipping or canning. Prove very adapt¬ 
able to dry localities. 
Marshall —One of the darkest colored strawberries grown, and the color extends to 
the center of the fruit. A large berry of extra fine flavor and borne on exceedingly 
strong plants. One of the best all-around berries for market and table use. 
Magoon —Especially suited to our climate. An immense yielder of large, fine 
flavored berries. While not rated high as a canning berry, it has few superiors for 
table use. 
FALL OR EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES. 
These berries are proving very satisfactory, both for home use and market The best 
results can be had by cutting off the first spring fruit and letting the vitality of the plant 
become established for the later fruits. Where irrigation can be given they are very 
profitable for market. However, good results can be had by cutting off the first crop 
and giving careful cultivation to maintain the moisture. There is a great difference of 
opinion regarding the varieties; some claim Superb to be the best, while others content 
Progressive is the better. 
Superb —Large, round fruit of rich, dark color, glossy and attractive. The berries 
ripen all over at once and are of good flavor. It is claimed this variety makes the 
largest fruit. 
Progressive —The claim is made tnat this sort will produce more fruit upon younger 
plants, but it is not quite so large in size. Good, firm berries of rich red color. 
PRICES ON STRAWBERRIES. 
By Mail Postpaid 
Doz. 100 
All varieties except Everbearing sorts. $0.35 $1.50 
Progressive and Superb. .75 3.25 
RHUBARD. 
F. O. B. Portland 
100 1000 
$1.25 $10.00 
2.75 22.50 
New Giant —Immense yielder of large stalks of fine color and good quality. The 
best market sort to date. Prepaid. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. By E. or F., 30c each; $3.Of' 
per dozen; $10.00 per 100. 
Crimson Giant —Large high-colored stems of fine quality. Will produce good rhu¬ 
barb late into the winter. Large roots, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. By E. or F., 20c 
each; $2.00 per dozen. 
Victoria—An old variety still very popular. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen; postpaid. 
E. or P„ 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. 
KEY TO FERTILIZERS 
Fertilizers arc divided into two distinct classes — Organic and Inorganic. Organic fertilizers, among 
which are bone, blood, meat scraps, fish scraps, etc., are not soluble but are transformed into plant food 
by the action of bacteria in the soil. If placed in water only a very small per cent will dilute. They 
are natural plant foods and are strongly recommended for getting big results. Inorganic fertilizers, such 
as nitrate of soda and superphosphate, are mineral fertilizers and are very soluble. They have their 
place where quick action is necessary, but are much subject to leaching when placed in the soil. 
TYPES OF PLANT FOOD NEEDED. 
Thcte are three food elements which are necessary, and the lack of any of these elements will pre¬ 
vents maximum crop production. These elements are nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash. 
NITROGEN is necessary to maintain plant life and enters especially into production of leaf and 
top growth. It is naturally plentiful in low. marshy soils, beaverdam, etc., and usually deficient in clay 
soils. It is needed by all plants and abundance is necessary in producing cabbage, lettuce, celery and 
such other leaf vegetables. 
PHOSPHORIC ACID is very necessary to produce substance and stability in growth. It enters 
into seed and fruit and produces a strong root system. 
POTASH enters into production of starch and fibre. It is claimed to figure largely in producing 
flavor and color. 
LIME. 
Lime is not considered a direct plant food, but has great value to the crops by counter-acting acidity 
in the soil. It is especially valuable on swampy and peat soils. Abundance of sorrel in your land indi¬ 
cates acidity, and where present soil tests should be made. 
